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OK HB1713
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Doug Cox
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 1835 to allow property owners to post "No Trespassing" notices using purple paint marks in addition to traditional signs.
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Purple paint marks must be vertical lines at least 1 inch wide and 8 inches long, positioned 3-5 feet from the ground, and spaced no more than 1,000 feet apart on non-forest land or 100 feet apart on forest land.
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From November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016, purple paint marks must be accompanied by explanatory signs stating the purple stripe means no trespassing; after November 1, 2016, explanatory signs are no longer required.
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Trespass penalties remain unchanged: fines up to $250 for simple trespass, and fines of $50-$500 plus 30 days to 6 months jail time for trespass involving waste, theft, or damage.
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Act becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; providing additional method to keep trespassers off property; effective date.
Property
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Rural Development
2/3/2015